Climate Change (Beginner)

Possible new words to use:

• Climate Change (noun phrase): Long-term changes in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional, and global climates.

• Effects (noun): Changes or results that happen because of a particular event or situation.

• Contribute (verb): To give or add to a common cause, such as contributing to an environmental issue.

• Carbon Footprint (noun phrase): The total amount of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, that are released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities.

• Combat (verb): To take action to reduce or prevent something negative, such as combating climate change.

• Serious (adjective): Important and deserving careful consideration; not light or trivial.

• Notice (verb): To become aware of something through observation or experience.

• Weather Patterns (noun phrase): The recurring characteristics of weather conditions in a particular region, such as temperature, humidity, and wind.

• Opinion (noun): A personal belief or judgment about something.

• Responsibility (noun): The state of being accountable for something; the duty to deal with or take care of a situation.

• Renewable Energy Sources (noun phrase): Energy derived from resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions (noun phrase): The release of gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contribute to the greenhouse effect.

• Individuals (noun): Single human beings, considered separately from a group.

• Make a Difference (idiom): To have a significant impact or effect on a situation or outcome.

• Concerns (noun): Worries or anxieties about something; feelings of unease or apprehension.

Questions:

1. Do you know what climate change is?2

2. Have you heard about the effects of climate change on our planet?

3. How do you think human activities contribute to climate change?

4. What are some ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and help combat climate change?

5. Do you believe that climate change is a serious issue? Why or why not?

6. Have you noticed any changes in weather patterns where you live that could be related to climate change?

7. In your opinion, who should take responsibility for addressing climate change?

8. Can you name any renewable energy sources that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

9. How can individuals make a difference in fighting against climate change?

10. Do you have any concerns about how climate change may affect future generations?